‘Tis the season to shop local for holiday gifts. And it’s easy on Shelter Island, with an abundance of local artists and artisans, iconic shops, and food and beverage purveyors.
Spread some joy locally while fulfilling your gift-giving list. Below find information about local artists and artisans. Also, follow links to our companion posts — Iconic Shelter Island, Delicious Treats, and Beauty, Fitness & Wellness — about more local holiday shopping options.
They’re all members of our Island Directory, where you can always find information about businesses and services providers focused on Shelter Island.
Read this post for a list of local nonprofits you might support before the year’s end.
Shop local artists and artisans
Please note, holiday hours are subject to change. MANY Island businesses will close early on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, and MOST are closed on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25.
8 Knots — Look no further than this Island-based online shop for distinctive gifts for the coastal dweller. “Our linen napkins and the Japonais lunch kits are fun and timely,” says Marcia Bayard, designer of 8knots. For the busy shopper, orders arranged by email can be hand-delivered to your door. Find details and shop online at www.8knots-shelterisland.com/.
Kanela Handmade — Stop at this roadside boutique, 16 St. Mary’s Road, for gorgeous handmade crafts, jewelry, shawls, accessories, and more. Karen Springer sources selections that reflect Colombian and Costa Rican traditions and use natural materials such as seeds, fruit rinds, coffee, wood, and more. The boutique is usually open Thursday to Monday from 11 AM to 6 PM (3:30 PM Sunday). Preview selections and shop online at kanelahandmade.com/.
Mimi Page Jewelry — Silversmith Mimi Page doubles down on local with jewelry that incorporates beach stones right from our very shores. Find rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and gift cards for women and men, all the while enjoying a unique shopping experience in her vintage Airstream studio at 5 West Neck Road, usually open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM or call/text for an appointment, 631-935-3134. Preview selections and shop online at Mimi’s Esty shop.
ArtSI — The collective known as ArtSI (artists of Shelter Island) hosts an annual open studio tour in August. But individual artists offer their artworks and services year-round. You can find information about ARTSI member artists and links to their websites at artsi.info/artists.
Havens Store — The Shelter Island Historical Society hosts an eclectic collection of gifts from over 20 local artists and artisans at the Havens Store. Located in the Shelter Island History Center, 16 South Ferry Road, the Havens Store is usually open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. However, it is closing Friday, December 24, until spring to prepare for the 100th anniversary in 2022. Or, shop online at shelterislandhistorical.org/.
More suggestions for local shopping
See more suggestions for local shopping in these companion posts:
Or, consider giving the gift of dining out.
To treat someone to a meal out, purchase a gift card from one of our local restaurants.
Read this post to find out what’s open to dine-in (or take-out) over the holidays on Shelter Island.
